Drumcondra at a glance
Walk score
48
Car dependent
Population
571
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Drumcondra.
The postcode for Drumcondra is 3215 (VIC).
Drumcondra (3215) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria.
Drumcondra has roughly 571 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Drumcondra scores 48/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Drumcondra's population at 571, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
571
Median age
50
Family households
76%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$331/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
571
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
46
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
48
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Drumcondra.
Local schools for Drumcondra
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Government School Catchment
Ashby Primary School
Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College
Manifold Heights Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Drumcondra.
- What is the Drumcondra postcode?
- Drumcondra is in the 3215 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- Where is Drumcondra?
- Drumcondra is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3215, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- What is the average rent in Drumcondra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $331.
- What schools are in Drumcondra?
- There are 20 schools serving Drumcondra on this page, including St Patrick's School, Ashby Primary School, Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College.
- How walkable is Drumcondra?
- Drumcondra has a Walk Score of 48 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Drumcondra?
- Drumcondra is close to Geelong West, Rippleside, Herne Hill, Geelong, Geelong Mc.
- What is the population of Drumcondra?
- The population of Drumcondra is approximately 571 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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